It’s Week 7 of IPL 2025, and this is where the men will separate from the boys in the playoff race. With 16 matches left in the league stage, six teams are still in the fray. As action shifts to Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 55. While SRH are all but out of the playoff race, having won just three in 10 matches. But DC have a chance to be in the Top 4 and make a final push for the playoffs. A win will take them to 14 points from 11 matches, requiring at least two more wins in the remaining games to seal the deal. SRH can make it to 14 points maximum, which might not be enough.
Match Details
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals, Match 55, IPL 2025
- Date and Time: May 5, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Live Streaming: Available on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network
SRH vs DC Match Preview
SRH, led by Pat Cummins, are on the brink of elimination with only three wins in ten matches, placing them ninth in the points table. Their aggressive batting approach, which saw them post 286/6 against the Rajasthan Royals earlier in the season, has faltered in recent games, leading to inconsistent performances.
DC, under Axar Patel’s captaincy, are fifth with six wins from ten matches. Despite a strong start with five wins in their first six games, DC have lost momentum, dropping three of their last four matches. This game is crucial for DC to regain form and for SRH to salvage pride and keep their slim playoff chances alive. The Hyderabad crowd will expect a run-fest, given the venue’s reputation for high-scoring encounters.
Recent Form
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: SRH’s season has been disappointing after reaching the finals in 2024. They started with a bang, posting 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals, but have since struggled, losing seven of their last ten games. Their latest defeat was a 38-run loss to Gujarat Titans while chasing 224. Aniket Verma’s 74 off 41 against DC earlier and Abhishek Sharma’s consistency have been bright spots, but the top order, including Travis Head, has been inconsistent.
- Delhi Capitals: DC began IPL 2025 strongly, winning five of their first six matches, including a seven-wicket victory over SRH in Visakhapatnam. However, recent losses, including a 14-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, have dented their momentum. KL Rahul (371 runs in nine matches) and Mitchell Starc (14 wickets in ten matches) have been standout performers, but the batting unit has failed to fire collectively in recent games.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch is known for being flat and batter-friendly, offering true bounce and pace, ideal for stroke play. In IPL 2025, four out of five matches at this venue have been won by teams chasing, with the average first innings score around 163. Pacers have found some assistance with the new ball, but spinners have struggled to make an impact. High-scoring games are common here, and with both teams boasting aggressive batters, a total of 190-200 could be par. The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first, given the chasing trend. Expect clear skies with a temperature of around 26°C and negligible rain chances, ensuring a full game.
DC vs SRH Head-to-Head Records
SRH hold a slight edge overall, but DC’s recent dominance, particularly their comprehensive win earlier this season, gives them confidence. At Hyderabad, both teams are evenly matched.
- Total Matches Played: 25
- SRH Wins: 13
- DC Wins: 12
- At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: 6 matches, SRH 3 wins, DC 3 wins
Predicted Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad
SRH must take a call on Ishan Kishan who has had a dip in form. They can look at Sachin Baby or Atharva Taide as options to replace Ishan.
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari
Impact Sub: Mohammed Shami, Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder
Delhi Capitals
Axar Patel suffered an injury to his hand in the last match against KKR. If he misses out, Faf du Plessis is likely to lead. Sameer Rizvi could return to the Playing XI in his absence.
Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel(w), Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar
- Impact Subs: Ashutosh Sharma, Jake Fraser McGurk, Tripurana Vijay, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira
SRH vs DC Match Prediction
This match is a tale of two teams at different junctures. SRH, despite their struggles, have the firepower to challenge any side at home, with Abhishek Sharma (522 runs at Hyderabad) and Heinrich Klaasen (615 runs at the venue) capable of turning games single-handedly. However, their inconsistent batting and over-reliance on the top order are concerns. DC, buoyed by KL Rahul’s form and Mitchell Starc’s bowling prowess (5/35 against SRH earlier), have a more balanced unit. Their ability to chase, as demonstrated in the earlier meeting, aligns with the venue’s trend.
Key battles include Abhishek Sharma vs Kuldeep Yadav (Abhishek has scored 38 runs off 13 balls against him) and Travis Head vs Mitchell Starc (Starc has taken 10 wickets in four games against SRH since 2024). SRH’s home advantage and desperation could make it close, but DC’s superior recent form and bowling depth give them the edge.
Prediction: Delhi Capitals are likely to win by 10-15 runs if defending or chase down a target of 190-200 with 5-6 wickets in hand. DC’s momentum and ability to exploit SRH’s inconsistencies make them favorites, with a 60% chance of victory.
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